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Morgan Stanley IM appoints Asia insurance solutions leadThe US asset manager has hired Mark Wang, former global chief investment officer of HSBC Life, amid a push by GPs to raise more capital from the insurance segment, PEI has learned.
Roundtable: Why secondaries is thriving on volatilityThe world may be reeling from geopolitical shock after geopolitical shock, but this uncertainty is only fuelling record-breaking secondaries activity.
How CV dealmakers are addressing LPs’ process pain pointsGP-led deal volume hit an all-time high in 2025, but record growth doesn’t necessarily equate to LP satisfaction with continuation vehicle processes.
AIG uses fund stake transfer to seed CVC $1.5bn evergreen portfolioThe pair will eye 'additional areas of collaboration' amid the insurer's plans to raise its alternatives exposure.
Side Letter: ADIA's CV certaintyADIA's urge to shout about its latest CV deal underscores the evolution of this strategy. Plus: Blue-chip GPs continue to bolster the ranks of their insurance units. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: VC-issitudesVC firms are slashing their fundraising expectations despite an uptick in LP sentiment. Plus: Barings collects billions for its portfolio finance strategy. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Barings on financing the secondaries surgeFund finance will have a key role to play in addressing the capital overhang ratio within the secondaries market, writes Ian Wiese, portfolio manager at Barings Portfolio Finance
Side Letter: Meet Barings' (new) credit bossBarings' recently promoted global private finance head says the firm has a full pipeline of deals. Plus: Why GP stakes could be the answer to accessing private wealth capital; and CFOs and back offices get crushed under a compliance burden. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: CIC's action plan; Mitsubishi's new vehicle; Alaska's in-state freezeChina's $1.35 trillion sovereign wealth fund is taking action to reduce carbon emissions, first at home and later in its giant investment portfolio. Plus: Japan has a new buyout fund and Alaska Permanent Fund is cutting back on in-state investing. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Side Letter: Carlyle's new co-heads; Investcorp's $1.2bn; Maryland's allocation restraintCarlyle has a pair of new co-heads for its Americas private equity business and a $61 billion pension scheme is slashing its deployment pacing. Here’s today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.